Senior Engineer Jobs in Naperville, IL

A Senior Engineer in the manufacturing engineering industry is responsible for the design, development, testing, and evaluation of integrated systems for managing industrial production processes. This includes human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. Their duties may also involve improving manufacturing processes and advancing product design, often utilizing innovative technology. They ensure that manufacturing procedures follow safety and environmental regulations.

Essential skills for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer include excellent problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, leadership abilities, and project management experience. Proficiency with CAD software and other engineering tools is also necessary. They should have a deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and six sigma methodologies. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required, and a Master's degree or Professional Engineer (PE) certification is often preferred. Prior roles that lead to a Senior Engineer position might include Junior Engineer, Process Engineer, or Project Engineer.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Oak Brook, IL (10 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

This role is part of the Mechanical Engineering organization at Chamberlain Group. This role is responsible for leading the development of large-sized electro-mechanical assemblies and products....

Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Algorithm

  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Schaumburg, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Experience in technical leadership Preferred Qualifications: Current active in-scope Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance. Experience in state estimation and tracking algorithms....

Principal Engineer - High Speed Connectors

  • Lisle, IL (2 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Lisle, IL (2 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Engineering or related discipline * At least 15 years in the connector industry * Expertise i......

Senior Mechanical Engineer

  • West Chicago, IL (9 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • West Chicago, IL (9 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Engineering or a related degree Have at least 10 years of related industry experience in chemical or process manufacturing industries Be proficient in creating and reading electrical, mechanical and...

Event Management Lead Engineer II

  • Lisle, IL (2 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (2 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Sr Principal Chief Engineer

  • Roselle, IL (14 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Roselle, IL (14 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 7 days ago

, Manufacturing and Test process Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) Experience managing product in the critical path of a program Experience moving hardware...

IT Disaster Recovery Lead Engineer

  • Lisle, IL (2 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (2 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering...

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Nuclear Power)

  • Naperville, IL
  • 7 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 7 days ago

Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with codes, standards, and regulations for mechanical engineering design of nuclear power plants....

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Senior Mechanical Engineer - 100% Remote

  • Naperville, IL
  • 8 days ago
  • Naperville, IL
  • 8 days ago

Essential Skills Design AutoCAD Level Mechanical Engineering Project Engineering Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited school 8-10+ years of relevant work experience...

Sr Principal Engineer Systems

  • Rolling Meadows, IL (21 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Rolling Meadows, IL (21 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago

at Northrop Grumman in Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States Job Description RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE : Top Secret TRAVEL : No Description At...

Summer Theatre: Technical Director

  • Elgin, IL (17 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Elgin, IL (17 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching Date Posted: 4/16/2025 Location: Fine Arts Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Until Filled    Position / Title: Summer Theatre:...

Senior Process Engineer

  • Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Elk Grove Village, IL (18 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 14 days ago

Purpose of the role: Visit Ardagh Facilities as required to implement upgrades, give equipment and process support, training and problem solving to help the plants achieve maximum efficiency,...

Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

  • Des Plaines, IL (23 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 21 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (23 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 21 days ago

Des Plaines : DP01 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: No MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2...

Principal Engineer - Food Manufacturing

  • Alsip, IL (21 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Alsip, IL (21 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Principal Engineer - Food Manufacturing Alsip, IL 60803 - Griffith Foods Manufacturing Facility, One Griffith Center, Alsip, Illinois, United States of America Req #3707 Tuesday, April 8, 2025...

Senior Manufacturing Equipment Engineer

  • Des Plaines, IL (23 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 23 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (23 miles from Naperville, IL)
  • 23 days ago

Minimum requirements/experience: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field (preferably Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering) Minimum of 6 yrs. related experience....

Demographic Data for Naperville, IL

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Salary for Senior Engineer Jobs in Naperville, IL

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Highest Education Level

Senior Engineers in Naperville, IL offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
49.7%
Master's Degree
34.7%
Doctorate Degree
6.9%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.5%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Senior Engineers in Naperville, IL
10+ years
36.1%
6-8 years
31.2%
8-10 years
15.0%
4-6 years
6.2%
1-2 years
5.2%
None
5.0%
2-4 years
1.1%



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